About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Summary</H2> </div><div><p align="center" style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span>Quantum Device Fabrication</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>The Quantum Semiconductor Systems Group under the direction of Prof. Michael Manfra seeks a scientist with expertise in semiconductor nanofabrication to support several projects related to the development and characterization of semiconductor and semiconductor-superconductor hybrid devices used in the study of abelian and non-abelian phases of matter and the development of topological qubits. This position focuses on innovative device fabrication for quantum technologies. Strong interest in construction of novel devices is essential. The position is funded as a post-doctoral fellowship with a minimal term of two years. Extension may be possible contingent upon future funding.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Previous hands-on experience with semiconductor device fabrication is required. Experience working with high resolution </span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><span style="color:#404040">e-beam lithography, optical lithography, atomic layer deposition; thin film metals deposition, and scanning electron microscopy are considered highly desirable. </span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Responsibilities include development of semiconductor device fabrication processes utilizing the cleanroom facilities of the Birck Nanotechnology Center located at Purdue University. Accurate documentation and effective communication of all procedures and results to the larger research group are essential aspects of the position. The successful candidate may be required to assist with the training of less experienced personnel in the correct operation of equipment and ‘best-practices’ in semiconductor processing. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Qualifications</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">A successful candidate should have:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">M.S. or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related Engineering discipline</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Previous hands-on experience with semiconductor device fabrication, including </span><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><span style="color:#404040">e-beam lithography, optical lithography, atomic layer deposition, thin film metals deposition, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><span style="color:#404040">Proven ability to develop new semiconductor process steps/flows leading to significantly improved device performance and/or enabling new device types.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Excellent written and oral communication skills<a name="_Hlk535749428">.</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">Strong desire to work in a collaborative research program.</span> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><span style="color:#404040">Interested candidates should email Professor Michael Manfra at </span></span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">[email protected]</span></a><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif"><span style="color:#404040"> and include a CV and a list of two potential references. </span></span></span></span></p> </div></div></div>